Antique valuations: Piece of Bonnie Prince Charlie's sword set for sale
One auction will see an item relating to a historic figure go up for grabs.
A fragment of Bonnie Prince Charlie's sword is set to go under the hammer next month, in news that may attract the interest of those after antique valuations.
The piece of red felt lining could raise as much as £500 at a Lyon and Turnbull sale, according to a story in the Scotsman.
Although the item cannot be irrefutably proved to have belonged to the Jacobite leader, the scrap was discovered in Dumfries, hidden in a tree trunk alongside a gold watch, during the 19th century.
It had an accompanying note which read: "Lining of Prince Charles sword hilt 1745."
Colin Fraser, spokesman for the auctioneers, is quoted by the publication as stating: "Any items linked with Bonnie Prince Charlie are highly sought after and the item has been handed down in the family of the owners for generations."
The news comes after a clock created by Simon Willard achieved $57,500 (£37,800) in a sale organised by LiveAuctioneers.com.
Posted by Keith Leicester